British, American & Australian, American

1. something that you are certain will happen.

It's a safe bet that those two will settle down and have children.

Wheeler is a sure bet for a place on the team. (British, American & Australian, American)

2. someone or something that you are certain will win or succeed.

She is still a safe bet for re-election.

Simplicity of design is a sure bet in the fashion world.

• contrary to popular belief
• contrary to popular opinion
• conventional wisdom
• conversation piece
• cook goose
• cookie-cutter
• cook someone's goose
• cook the books
• cook up
• cook up something
• cool as a cucumber
• cool customer
• cool down
• cool head
• cool heels
• Cool it!
• cool it
• cool your heels
• cop a feel
• cop a plea
• cop it sweet
• copper-bottomed
• cop some z's
• cordon bleu
• corner the market